Local USA Cycling Road Team Developed For 2008

A KMK founder and member has taken initiative in supporting the growth of local involvement in USA Cycling road events. Tom Mahaney, owner of Chocolay Ace Hardware has committed to privately support, develop, and fund a local road racing team. Funding sponsorship is also being provided by Kent Jenema of Peninsula Pharmacy. The team will be a USAC category 4 and higher race team participating in events throughout the Midwest. This sponsorship will allow more racers to attend races while defraying a portion of the cost involved with travel, equipment, and entry fees.

Mahaney will be the director of the Chocolay Ace Hardware cycling team and hopes to provide a team where “weekend warriors” can reach their potential through teamwork and also a place where younger riders can be supported in there climb through the ranks.

The team has had a spring training camp to kick start the season. Although the first race was cancelled due to bad weather, the team has a full schedule including the Duluth Classic stage race, Superior Bike Fest, and Superweek.

Other supporting sponsors include KMK, Signs Unlimited, Bontrager and the Sports Rack.

Roster:

Cat 4
Chris “Topher” Chase
Dave Grant
Tony Lackey
Wes Pernsteiner
Blu Tenbrink

Cat 3
Derek Anderson
Jeff Juntti
Greg “Stumpy” Steltenpohl
Eric Chase
Ben LaForce
Tom Mahaney
Andy Langlois

Cat 2
Tyler Jenema